Quote by Francois Fenelon

Do not make best friends with a melancholy sad soul. They always are heavily loaded, and you must bear half.

Do not make best friends with a melancholy sad soul. They al

Summary

This quote advises against forming close friendships with individuals who have a melancholic and sad disposition. Such people tend to carry emotional burdens and may inadvertently burden those around them as well. The quote suggests that being in the company of such a person can be emotionally draining, and one must be prepared to shoulder some of their burdens. Therefore, it is cautionary advice to choose friends who do not overly burden one's own emotions and wellbeing.

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